Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | Anna Panagopoulou Cabinet member | Presentation of the European Historic Houses' work, ideas and proposal for cultural tourism and agrotourism in the context of EU Tourism Strategy. | — |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Anna Panagopoulou Cabinet member | Presentation of the European Historic Houses' work, ideas and proposal for cultural tourism and agrotourism in the context of EU Tourism Strategy. | SRC |
| 07 May 2025 | Desislava Dimitrova Cabinet member | Introductory meeting | — |
| 07 May 2025 | Desislava Dimitrova Cabinet member | Introductory meeting | SRC |
| 03 Apr 2025 | Felix Bloch Head of Unit | Exchange of views on preserving historic houses in the context of energy transition | SRC |
| 03 Apr 2025 | Felix Bloch Head of Unit | Exchange of views on preserving historic houses in the context of energy transition | — |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Filippo Terruso Cabinet member | Presentation of the HHE's activities; definition of the "historical house"; possible cooperation during the stakeholders' consultation; role of Historical houses (micro SMEs) for rural areas' territorial development. | SRC |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Filippo Terruso Cabinet member | Presentation of the HHE's activities; definition of the "historical house"; possible cooperation during the stakeholders' consultation; role of Historical houses (micro SMEs) for rural areas' territorial development. | — |
| 10 Jan 2019 | Themis Christophidou Director-General | Speech at Annual Conference | — |
| 10 Jan 2019 | Themis Christophidou Director-General | Speech at Annual Conference | SRC |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Themis Christophidou Director-General | Speech at their event | — |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Themis Christophidou Director-General | Speech at their event | SRC |
| 04 May 2015 | Adrienn Kiraly Cabinet member | Presentation of the activities of the European Historic Houses Association | — |
| 04 May 2015 | Adrienn Kiraly Cabinet member | Presentation of the activities of the European Historic Houses Association | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The European Historic Houses Association has been active in Brussels for almost three decades. The Association is the voice, at the European level, of 27 national associations, representing together about 50,000 European historic houses to the institutions, the politicians, the media and the enterprises: • to promote European cooperation regarding the conservation of historic houses and gardens; • to provide a platform for the exchange of information and support for national historic house associations; • to promote interest in the historical, aesthetic, educational, environmental, economic and social aspects of historic houses and gardens; • to promote the extension and improvement of current historic houses, parks, gardens and estates to enable society as a whole to enjoy their attractions, beauty and story; • to collect, collate and disseminate information and data to our members on financial, taxation and legal aspects of historic houses, parks and gardens;
EU Legislative Interests
1. Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2. Sustainable tourism 3. Cultural heritage 4. Reduced VAT/ fiscal situation 6. Illicit trafficking of cultural goods 7. Environmental Impact Assessment 8. Renewable Acceleration Areas
Communication Activities
Conferences, Newsletters; Annual Activity reports; European Sustainable Heritage Award booklet
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
The European Historic Houses Association is a partner of the European Landowners' Organization (ELO), Europa Nostra, the Federation of European and International Associations established in Belgium (FAIB),the Friends of the Countryside (FCS) and the Tourism Manifesto Alliance.
Organisation Members
IT- Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane (ADSI) IT- Ville Venete BE- Association Royale des Demeures Historiques & Jardins de Belgique CZ-Czech Association of Castle and Manor Houses Owners DK- Bygnings Frednings Foreningen (BYFO) FR-Vieilles Maisons Françaises (VMF) FR-La Demeure Historique (DH) DE-Familienbetriebe Land und Forst DE-Schlösser und Gärten UK-Historic Houses Association (HHA) NL- Vereniging Particuliere Historische Buitenplaatsen PT- Associaçao Portuguesa das Casas Antiguas (APCA) ES- Associacion de Propietarios de Casas Historicas y Singulares ES- Associao de Castell I Edificis Catalogats de Catalunya CH-Domus Antiqua Helvetica (DAH) EE-Estonian Manor Association FIN-Finnish Landowners' Organization SE-Swedish Landowners' Organization EI-Irish Historic Houses Association (IHHA) AT- Osterreichischer Burgenverein NV - Fredet GR - Elliniki Etairia LV-Latvian Castles & Manor Houses Association SB - Vieilles Maisons Historiques de Serbie RO- Pro Patrimonio AL- Albanian Cultural Heritage Center PL - Domus Polonorum